Kersewell, an estate, with a mansion, in Carnwath parish, E Lanarkshire, 2 ½ miles ENE of the village. Purchased by his ancestor at the beginning of the 18th century, it is now the property of William Bertram, Esq. (b. 1826; suc. 1839), who holds 5037 acres in the shire, valued at £2893 per annum.—Ord. Sur., sh. 24, 1864.

(F.H. Groome, Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland (1882-4); © 2004 Gazetteer for Scotland)